Vice-Admiral of the coast of Dorset
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The Vice-Admiral of Dorset[1] was responsible for the defence of the County of Dorset, England.
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Vice Admiral of Dorset | |
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Active | 1559–1835 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Royal Navy |
Type | Naval administration |
Role | Admiralty court and Naval Jurisdiction. |
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As a Vice-Admiral, the post holder was the chief of naval administration for his district. His responsibilities included pressing men for naval service, deciding the lawfulness of prizes (captured by privateers), dealing with salvage claims for wrecks and acting as a judge.